Literature and Culture
Casa Italiana offers also classes to enrich the knowledge of the Italian literature and culture.
Each semester there is a new, fascinating course! From Italian movie classics to literary classics, to the study of characters that have made Italy what it is today, Casa Italiana's teachers will show you another side of the "Bel Paese".
ANTHOLOGY OF ITALIAN
CINEMA
Selections from movies will provide mature students with a rich overview of Italian history and society. Discussions and role play will serve as a pretext for improving conversation skills and fluency, while analyzing the cultural and social aspects of the Italian lifestyle. Grammar and syntax will be reviewed, as necessary, during class discussion.
Films:
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Suspiria, Io sono Amore by Luca Guadagnino,
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Mia Madre by Nanni Moretti
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Lazzaro felice by Alice Rohrwacher
Tuition: $235 (12 weeks)
Learning material is free and will be provided by the course's instructor.
Sec. 1 Mon. 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Starts: Jan. 5 - April 06 ONLINE
VOCI DI AUTORI ITALIANI
In this advanced course, students will discover some of the most important Italian authors of the second half of the Nineteenth century and contemporary writers. They will read excerpts of some famous books and articles of renowned journalists, always supported by short biographies of the authors. Students will work on new vocabulary, discuss various themes and topics, examine different writing styles and language structures. They will also listen to some interviews with the authors. Some grammar topics will also be reviewed upon request.
Tuition: $400 (book not included) 12 weeks
The learning material is free and will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Sec. 1 Thurs. 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Instructor: Federica Petracci
Starts: Jan. 08 - Mar. 26. ONLINE
ITALIAN LITERATURE
Saga delle Lange is a book series by Marina Marazza, also known as "Sangue delle Lange," focusing on the intertwined destinies of two strong women, Giulia di Barolo and Angela Agnel, against the backdrop of historical events in the Langhe region and Paris. The book explores themes of lobe, family, social justice, and revolution, with a focus on the aristocratic Barolo family and their vineyards. The story unfolds through key historical moments, including the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon, and delves into the lives of its characters as they navigate these tumultuous times. Students will discuss the book and do research proposed by the instructor.
Tuition: TBD
Course book: Sangue Delle Langhe by Marina Marazza
Sec 1. Tue. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Instructor: Marisa Darvish.
Starts: TBD